Ventures LeadHers is a confidence-building program for all female-identifying students, staff and alumni across all disciplines at UQ.
Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to grow your leadership capabilities, build connections and gain the confidence to take your first steps in your entrepreneurial and leadership journey.
Join us for a one-day LeadHers program for PhD candidates and graduates.
The day will feature interactive workshops, guest speakers and co-current sessions on topical issues for female leaders.
As part of the Ventures LeadHers PhD program you will:
- increase your self-awareness and reflection skills
- be part of a community of female researchers supporting each other beyond the program
- discover alternative career paths beyond academia
- network and learn from leading female researchers
- gain tools to understand how to overcome confidence related challenges
Program: Tuesday 7 June 2022, 9am-4pm
As part of the Ventures LeadHers program you will:
- increase your self-awareness and reflection skills
- understand elements that undermine your confidence and how to combat them
- hear from inspiring speakers
- build your skills through practical workshop sessions
- learn strategies and actions to increase your confidence to lead
- have access to resources and networks to support your development after the program finishes.
Throughout five weeks, the Ventures LeadHers program will be delivered in a hybrid model including self-paced activities, peer mentoring, face-to-face and online.
Program: 12-2pm, Tuesday 26 April to Tuesday 24 May 2022
All resources used throughout the program will be shared with the Ventures LeadHers community.
March program
Date: Thursday 3 March to Thursday 31 March 2022
Time: 10am-12pm
May program
Date: Tuesday 26 April to Tuesday 24 May
Time: 12pm-2pm
PhD program
Date: Tuesday 7 June 2022
Time: 9am-4pm
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Semester 2
LeadHers program dates for Semester 2, 2022 are still to be confirmed.
May Program
Ventures LeadHers is open to all female-identifying students, staff and recent alumni from all backgrounds and levels at UQ. To be eligible to apply, you must be:
- a current UQ student, staff member or young alumni (graduated in the last 10 years)
- be ready to build your knowledge and skills
- commit to attending all five weekly workshops
PhD Program
Ventures LeadHers is open to all female-identifying UQ PhD candidates and PhD alumni from all backgrounds. To be eligible to apply, you must be:
- a current UQ PhD or PhD alumnus
- be ready to build your knowledge and skills
- commit to attending all five weekly workshops
May Program
Commences: Tuesday 26 April 2022, 12pm – 2pm
Applications open: 24 March 2022
Applications close: 12pm Tuesday 19 April
PhD Program
Date: Tuesday 7 June 2022, 9am-4pm
Applications open: 18 April
Applications close: 12pm, Tuesday 31 May
Ventures Connect
Want some advice on where to get started? Ventures Connect is your chance to come together with Ventures staff, student innovators and industry experts.
Student Competition
Take part in the Student Competition by attending five Ventures programs and/or events for your chance to win either a; $100 gift card OR Instax Camera Kit!